The Ghost And The Machine

is the solo project of guitarist and songwriter Andreas Lechner. I'm part of his band in 2026, interpreting his new album live with fellow musicians Lina Neuner, Martti Winkler and Hannes Wirth.

The new album “Sorrows” is a product of quiet togetherness, because contrary to the cliché, coping with worries is often a collective and empathetic endeavor.

In contrast to fast-paced music consumption and a hungry streaming market, Lechner has been carving out an unapologetic artistic identity as a songwriter and musician for over 10 years. With poetic, dark lyrics reminiscent of Mark Lanegan, Chelsea Wolfe, or Tom Waits, nostalgic synthesizers, and the distinctive sounds of his resonator guitars, “Sorrows” is a unique mix of sounds that tell touching stories. Guest appearances by fellow instrumentalists and friends included.

Watch out for ghost dates here and visit the ghost's homepage for more material.

Photos: Christoph Griesser